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[[File:MKAGPDX_Shell_Black.png|frame|A '''Black Shell''' in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''.]]
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[[File:DKJungleSponsorBombed.png|thumb|200px|left| A '''Black Shell''' in action.]]
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|image=[[File:MKAGPDX Shell Black.png|200px]]<br>A Black Shell from ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''
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===Mario Kart Arcade GP Series===
'''Black Shells''' are one of the rare colored variants of the [[Koopa Troopa|Koopa]] shell. Unlike the others, this type is capable of exploding. Despite their name, they appear to be a lavender or dark purple instead of black in the ''[[Mario Kart (series)|Mario Kart Arcade GP]]'' subseries.


'''Black Shells''' are [[shell]]s of unknown origin that appear in the ''[[Mario Kart GP]]'' series. Its effects are similar to that of a [[Spiny Shell (Mario Kart Item)|Winged Spiny Shell]], though unlike a Winged Spiny Shell, it can only be fired straight and has a higher appearance rate. They explode upon impact of a wall, obstacle, or other racer, sending those caught in the blast soaring for a second. They can also be used as a triple if unlocked.
==History==
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP ''====
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Black Shells appear as items in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP]]''. Its effects are similar to that of a [[Spiny Shell (blue)|Spiny Shell]], though unlike a Spiny Shell, it can only be shot forward and straight like a [[Green Shell]], it has a higher appearance rate. They explode upon impact of a wall, obstacle, or other racer, sending those caught in the blast flipping for a second. [[Triple Black Shells]] also appear as an unlockable item.  
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===Other forms of media===
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2''====
[[File:DKJungleSponsorBombed.png|thumb|A Black Shell in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP 2'' being detonated against the billboards.]]
Black Shells reappear with the same function in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP 2]]''. Triple Black Shells also return as an unlockable item with the same function.
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The shells of a [[Bombshell Koopa]] are black, and explode. Some evidently high-ranking members of the [[Koopa Troop]], such as some [[Fire Bros.]], [[Black Ninjakoopa]], and [[Lakithunder]], are shown to wear non-exploding Black Shells. Additionally, in ''[[The Super Mario Bros. Super Show!]]'' [[Koopa Troopa]]s, [[Lakitu]]s, and [[Hammer Bro.|Hammer Brother]]s were portrayed as wearing, as the episode "[[Mario and Joliet]]" showed, fire-proof Black Shells.
====''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX''====
[[File:MKAGPDX Shell Black Triple.png|120px|thumb|left|Triple Black Shell in ''Mario Kart Arcade GP DX'']]
Black Shells once again return with the same function in ''[[Mario Kart Arcade GP DX]]''. Triple Black Shells also return as an unlockable item with the same function.
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== Trivia ==
==See also==
*The '''Black Pac-Bomb''' in ''[[Wikipedia:Pac-Man World Rally|Pac-Man World Rally]]'' is similar to the Black Shell. This is the same with the [[Green Shell]], [[Red Shell]], and [[Blue Shell]], which are all similar to their respective '''Pac-Bomb''' companions.
*[[Bombshell Koopa]]
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Latest revision as of 02:10, December 10, 2024

Black Shell
Black Shell from Mario Kart Arcade GP DX.
A Black Shell from Mario Kart Arcade GP DX
First appearance Mario Kart Arcade GP (2005)
Latest appearance Mario Kart Arcade GP DX (2013)
Variant of Koopa Shell

Black Shells are one of the rare colored variants of the Koopa shell. Unlike the others, this type is capable of exploding. Despite their name, they appear to be a lavender or dark purple instead of black in the Mario Kart Arcade GP subseries.

History[edit]

Mario Kart Arcade GP [edit]

Mkgpbs.jpg

Black Shells appear as items in Mario Kart Arcade GP. Its effects are similar to that of a Spiny Shell, though unlike a Spiny Shell, it can only be shot forward and straight like a Green Shell, it has a higher appearance rate. They explode upon impact of a wall, obstacle, or other racer, sending those caught in the blast flipping for a second. Triple Black Shells also appear as an unlockable item.

Mario Kart Arcade GP 2[edit]

Luigi bombs the Baby Land sponsor for some reason in DK Jungle from Mario Kart Arcade GP 2
A Black Shell in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2 being detonated against the billboards.

Black Shells reappear with the same function in Mario Kart Arcade GP 2. Triple Black Shells also return as an unlockable item with the same function.

Mario Kart Arcade GP DX[edit]

Triple Black Shell from Mario Kart Arcade GP DX.
Triple Black Shell in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX

Black Shells once again return with the same function in Mario Kart Arcade GP DX. Triple Black Shells also return as an unlockable item with the same function.

See also[edit]